Photos of The Islands of Cape Verde

March 1927 2022 (9 days)


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Flight to FogoThe plane is ready for a short flight to Fogo
Face MasksOn the 20minute flight face masks are mandatory
Fogo VolcanoThe first view of the impressive Fogo volcano
Fogo Baggage BeltThe baggage belt is only a few meters long
Fogo National ParkEntering the Fogo Volcano National Park
Start of HikeThe first hike along the foot of the volcano begins
Lava FlowA lava flow has blocked the main road
VineyardsA few grapevines grow around the volcano
VegetationDue to the altitude it is less warm for plants
To the CraterOn the way to the crater of the 2014 eruption
SulphurThe minerals on the volcanic rock
2014 CraterThe site of the 2014 volcanic eruption
Crater RimThe rim of the 2014 crater
Guide EuricoThe guide points out how far the lava flowed
Path Along the CraterThe narrow hiking path along the 2014 crater
Descent to VillageThe descent through volcanic gravel to the village of Cha das Caldeiras
Village at Foot of VolcanoThe village next to the volcano has been overrun by lava several times
DawnThe first rays of the sun behind the volcano
Volcano ClimbThe climb up the 2900meterhigh Fogo volcano
Clouds BelowThe volcano rises high above the clouds over the sea
Taking a BreakA short pause during the climb
Splendid ViewThe valley below gets smaller and smaller
Last StretchThe final steep stretch to the top of the Fogo volcano
Fogo Volcano CraterThe 180meterdeep volcanic crater last erupted in 1951
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